1. Georgia
The Peach State

2. About Georgia Population: 9,919,945 Abbreviation: GA
Governor-Nathan Deal
Size: 57,906 square miles
Capital: Atlanta
Bird: Brown Thrasher
Flower: Cherokee Rose

3. About Georgia ( continued)
Average temp summer: 81.1˚ Average temp winter: 50.2˚ Average precipitation: 50 in. Famous college: University of Georgia

4. Geography Major cities: Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Savannah
Southeastern region
Bordering states: South Carolina, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina
Swampy forests, highlands, plains

5. History Became a state: January 2, 1788
Natural resources: Peaches, cotton, cattle, peanuts, pecans, textiles(clothing), dairy
Native people: Cherokee, Muskogee, Timuca

6. FUN FACTS Coca-Cola was invented here Makes half of America’s peanuts
Chick-fil-A started here by S. Truett Cathy
Cabbage Patch Kids

7. Famous people

8. Jimmy Carter 39th president

9. Martin Luther King Jr. civil rights preacher

10. Jackie Robinson famous baseball player

11. Paula Deen Food Network Star